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This microcredential pairs video with repurposed medical imaging software to revolutionise the way we collect urban data. You’ll learn to map large datasets of cities, pedestrians and traffic, capturing directional movement or seasonal flows of light and activity. Place your cameras, download your freeware and go.
The microcredential curriculum takes a forensic approach to urban mapping using the fine-grain, image-based analysis capabilities of emerging innovative imaging systems. This approach allows ambiguous and often disregarded aspects of city life to form a comprehensive data set.
Through this analytical platform, you’ll learn to synthesise quantitative and qualitative data, broadening your understanding of assessment tools that can be used for urban analysis. This approach also provides new knowledge for architects seeking to understand urban transition patterns.
Successfully completing the microcredential will equip participants with:
This microcredential aligns with the 3 credit point subject, Urban Analytics and Digital Representation (80119) in the Master of Technology. This microcredential may qualify for recognition of prior learning at this and other institutions.
This microcredential is aimed at professionals and academics in the fields of architecture, spatial design, urban design or architecture with an interest in exploring new cutting-edge digital techniques in urban data gathering.
Full price - $2,500.00 (GST-free)*
Special price - $1,500.00 (GST-free)* - to help you build future-focused skills during COVID-19, this course is currently offered at a reduced rate of $1,500.00 (full price $2,500.00).
*Price subject to change. Please check price at time of purchase.
COVID-19 response
Course content spans two levels of learning. The first is the practical process of collecting and collating video and processing it through software. The second is focused on valuing, measuring and assessing three different data types:
You will find video data sources in the city that enable you to capture and measure change over time in urban space. You will also learn to set up a data framework from which you can extract information about the urban environment.
You’ll learn to measure data changes over time using 3D image stacking. This process selects multiple images from captured video content and compiles them into volumes of accessible, useable visual data. The timeframes could be 24 hours, a week, seasonal or years. You will also harness PIV (particle image velocimetry) techniques to allow you to understand directional flow over time. This feature is an indispensable inclusion for either the urban planner or architect.
Finally, you’ll collate your data into urban colour profile montages to reveal and understand the complex materiality of the environment in which you are designing. This tool will allow you to test the contextual impact of your design proposal.
Face-to-face learning through the use of digital tools.
By producing your own RTV model, you’ll learn how to:
Assessment will be pass/fail.
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